Coming Soon.

Building on the success of our fall policy briefing, the Aging Initiative’s Policy Team will focus this spring on direct engagement with state legislative offices to advance awareness of aging biology research and its relevance to public health, innovation, and economic competitiveness.

Through structured meetings with policymakers, targeted educational efforts, and the potential hosting of a follow-up legislative briefing, participants will help translate cutting-edge aging biology research into clear, actionable insights for decision-makers. This initiative is designed to strengthen connections between legislators and innovators in the field, addressing key bottlenecks in research funding, workforce development, and translational pathways.

Participants will work closely with leading scientists, founders, and policy experts to shape messaging, develop briefing materials, and engage directly with legislative staff and offices. By the end of the semester, contributors will have played an active role in elevating aging biology as a policy priority and expanding access to informed decision-making at the state and national levels.
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What You’ll Gain:
    •    Direct experience engaging with legislative offices and policy staff
    •    Hands-on involvement in science policy education and advocacy
    •    Opportunities to collaborate with leading innovators and experts in aging biology
    •    Insight into how research priorities are shaped at the policy level
Desired Skills:
    •    Strong interest in science policy, aging biology, public health, or research advocacy (ideally, knowledge of how state government works and is structured)
    •    Clear written and verbal communication skills, especially for translating scientific ideas to non-technical audiences
    •    Motivation to engage professionally with policymakers, researchers, and innovation leaders